Lenzia was born on March 22, 1926 in Downsville, La. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during WW II. Lenzia moved to Siskiyou County in 1967 from Berkeley. He was a heavy equipment operator for Southern Pacific Railroad for 34 years.

Survivors include his son Lathan Wilson of Daly City and his grandchildren Kiyontai Wilson and Fonzell Wilson, both of Dunsmuir.

A visitation will be from noon-4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012 at the Mt. Shasta Memorial Chapel. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at the Mt. Shasta Memorial Chapel. He will be buried in the Mt. Shasta Memorial Park. The Mt. Shasta Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.